Senior Counsel

About Accommodations Plus International

API is the global leader in crew accommodation technology & services for the airline industry, with a strong service base in rail, cruise lines and sports teams. For more than 40 years, we have been offering a powerful combination of crew accommodation services delivered through innovative technology, unique software solutions, and a highly experienced team of service professionals, enabling our clients to maximize savings in all areas of travel operations.

Our Company is globally-supported by 794 employees and full-time dedicated consultants working from 59 locations around the world and is privately-held and headquartered in Melville, Long Island, New York.

Position Overview

Under supervision of the General Counsel, the Senior Counsel executes the legal department’s representation of the business in a manner consistent with commercial objectives and compliant with applicable law. The Senior Counsel is involved with a variety of legal matters affecting the global business, with an emphasis on negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.

This is a hybrid, full time position requiring a minimum of 3 days in our Melville, NY headquarters.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the General Counsel with the drafting, negotiation and administration of client and business partner contracts as directed.
• Assist with supervision and training of junior counsel. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that the interests of the company are appropriately represented in commercial agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance-focused processes and procedures.
• Conduct legal research.

Required Skills, Education and Experience

• J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar is required.
• 5+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house experience in a technology company.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Team player and consensus builder who can effectively collaborate and build relationships with business leaders throughout the organization.
• Strong MS Office skills and research skills.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a hybrid, full time position with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Monday through Friday during normal core business hours.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Travel Requirements

None

Compensation

Good faith annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 plus 15% bonus and is commensurate with experience.